Trump’s name, image removed at Dubai development amid uproar

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The image and name of American presidential hopeful Donald Trump were gone Friday from parts of a golf course and housing development under construction in Dubai amid the uproar over his comments about banning Muslims from traveling to the United States.

The disappearance of at least some Trump branding from the multibillion-dollar development on the outskirts of Dubai comes as concerns over his comments grow in the Middle East, a region in which the businessman long has sought money-making opportunities.

One of the world’s wealthiest businessmen, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, had sharp words for Trump on Friday, telling him via Twitter to withdraw from the presidential race, “as you will never win.”

“You are a disgrace not only to the GOP but to all America,” he wrote. The billionaire prince is chairman of investment firm Kingdom Holding Company.

The company behind the Trump Towers in Istanbul, meanwhile, said it is “assessing” its partnership with the Republican presidential front-runner.

In Dubai, Trump had a deal with Damac Properties to license his name and image for a housing project and two golf courses for an undisclosed sum.